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Barry Geraghty claims a fifth Cheltenham Festival win of the week as Saint Roi storms to victory in the County Handicap Hurdle. You can find our Community Guidelines in full Tellingly, one of his great rivals over the fences, AP McCoy, called it quits at the same age Geraghty is now but any sense he is about to follow suit is wide of the mark. Barry Geraghty celebrates winning the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle, his fourth winner of the meeting, on board Sire Du Berlais. Al Boum Photo ridden by Paul Townend (right) jumps the last on the way to winning the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase during day four of the Cheltenham Festival, Al Boum Photo ridden by Jockey Paul Townend (right) wins the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase during day four of the Cheltenham Festival. He adds: “You can’t ever narrow it down to one as every winner means so much to anyone and everyone. It is the defeats that sharpen the blade, that make cold-eyed killers of those who have it in them to trample the dreams of others. A big thank you to my Family Friends and Everyone who has supported me over the last 24 years tonight I am happy to say I am announcing my retirement.... I’ve been blessed to have had a wonderful career and I’m looking to what the future holds.... pic.twitter.com/UoD5HKfN3k. “But no, not at all. Isn’t that what they say?”. Lisnagar Oscar ridden by jockey Adam Wedge (centre) on his way to winning the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle. Sing when you are winning. “They were probably polar opposites. How Barry Geraghty proved he is the Cristiano Ronaldo of turf at Cheltenham The Irishman took his number of Cheltenham wins to 41 on day two of the festival with Champ and Dame De Compagnie. He has won all of the championship races at the festival. Irish jockey Barry Geraghty celebrates on Saint Roi after winning his fifth race of the week. Geraghty has won the Champion Hurdle three times (Buveur D'Air in 2018, Punjabi in 2009 and Jezki in 2014). Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Bookies favourite … BARRY GERAGHTY, the retained jockey of leading owner JP McManus, is set for another fruitful campaign. But just six months into his fifth decade, jockey Barry Geraghty laughs at the suggestion: “I’m not sure about that. — Barry Geraghty (@BarryJGeraghty) July 11, 2020 “The eight broken ribs and punctured lung in 2017 ruled me out of Cheltenham. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. South Africa in danger of ban from international cricket, Neville to lead calls for independent regulation in football. Two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey calls it a day at age of 40.
To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Geraghty has enjoyed plenty of high-profile successes in the McManus silks … Earlier in his career, Geraghty was the stable jockey for champion trainer Nicky Henderson. Davy Russell riding Samcro (L) clear the last to win The Marsh Novices' Chase from Patrick Mullins and Melon (R)at Cheltenham Racecourse, Horses in the parade ring ahead of the Marsh Novices' Chase during day three of the Cheltenham Festival, Samcro ridden by Davy Russell celebrates winning the Marsh Novices Chase during day three of the Cheltenham Festival, Politologue ridden by jockey Harry Skelton on their way to winning the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Racegoers during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Champ ridden by Barry Geraghty celebrates winning the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Cheltenham Racecourse, Zara Tindall and Archie McCoy, son of AP McCoy during the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Barry Geraghty riding Champ (L) on their way to winning The RSA Insurance Novices' Chase on Ladies Day, A general view of the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Envoi Allen (R, Red) ridden by Davy Russell on the way to winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1), Racegoers greet each other during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Envoi Allen ridden by jockey Davy Russell celebrates winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, A Racegoers in a decorative hat arrives for Ladies Day at Cheltenham Racecourse, Jockey Nico de Bionville (right) and trainer Nicky Henderson during day two of the Cheltenham Festival, Envoi Allen ridden by Davy Russell celebrates winning the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1, Epatante ridden by Barry Geraghty celebrate winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) at Cheltenham Racecourse, Epatante ridden by Barry Geraghty (17) on their way to winning the Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy, Brendan Powell aboard The Conditional celebrates winning the Ultima Handicap Chase on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Autumn Phillips (second right) during the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase alongside Peter Phillips (centre left) on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Shishkin ridden by Nico de Boinville (behind) goes over the last with Abacadabras ridden by Davy Russell on their way victory in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Brendan Powell riding The Conditional (R, red cap) clear the last to win The Ultima Handicap Chase on Champion Day, Shishkin ridden by Nico de Boinville beats Abacadabras ridden by Davy Russell run to win the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Jockey Aidan Coleman on Put The Kettle On after winning the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase, Aidan Coleman riding Put The Kettle On (R) clear the second last to win The Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase on Champion Day, Andrew Parker Bowles (left) and The Princess Royal on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, A general view of the parade ring on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Jockey Nico de Boinville ahead of the open race of the 2020 Cheltenham Festiva, Dolly Maude and Zara Tindall on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Racegoers film the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle on their mobile phones on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Racegoers check the form on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Nico de Boinville riding Shishkin (yellow) clears the last to win The Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle from Davy Russell and Abacadabras (maroon) on Champion Day, Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser dispensers due to the Coronavirus outbreak on day one of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, A racegoer arriving on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Racegoers arrive on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Racegoers pass a sign referencing how to protect yourself and others from getting sick following the Coronavirus outbreak ahead on day one of the Cheltenham Festival, Runners and riders go past packed grandstands during the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham Racecourse, Barry Geraghty: Retire?
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“I had not made any ground, but I knew when I committed to pop the last, the two in front had not been brilliant. He admits, however, that a broken leg on the eve of last year’s Grand National had “tested” him but not enough to consider life away from competitive racing. Through the McManus link, Geraghty rides for most of the leading jumps trainers in Britain and Ireland at various points of the season. “You’re constantly weighing up the races and how they might develop, what’s your best horse and then hoping for the best on the day. No Altior, withdrawn 24 hours earlier, no Chacun Pour Soi, gone on the morning of the race, and ultimately no Defi Du Seuil, who was never in the same lane as French disruptor Politologue. Image: Barry Geraghty celebrates victory at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival aboard Saint Roi image/svg+xml Barry Geraghty has announced he is retiring from racing after 24 years in the saddle. All Rights Reserved. Riding his fifth winner of the week, Gearghty said: 'He was electric, for a horse with little experience, the pace they went, he was very good. 'He'll equal AJ record!' Then the broken arm at Fairyhouse in April only 11 days after returning from the broken ribs were both tough injuries with bad timing. Saint Roi landed a gamble to continue a superb Festival for connections with a convincing victory in the Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham. Following a decorated Jump racing career, dual Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning Jockey Barry Geraghty announced his retirement on Saturday 4 July 2020, after a career spanning over 20 years. There is no worse feeling.
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